Celebrity Transformations: Now and Then

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Rihanna - When Robin was first introduced to the world as Rihanna; the Barbadian starlet possessed a simple, innocent beauty. Today, the fiery pop star is a “bad girl” with a rock style.

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Rihanna - When Robin was first introduced to the world as Rihanna; the Barbadian starlet possessed a simple, innocent beauty. Today, the fiery pop star is a “bad girl” with a rock style.

Bow Wow - Little Bow Wow rapped his way into the limelight with his long hair and adorable charm. Now the mature, clean-cut Bow Wow is a handsome rapper, actor and entrepreneur.

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Bow Wow - Little Bow Wow rapped his way into the limelight with his long hair and adorable charm. Now the mature, clean-cut Bow Wow is a handsome rapper, actor and entrepreneur.

Nicki Minaj - It’s hard to imagine Nicki without her infamous bangs and bob. Before the wild hair colors, high-fashion looks and the Barbie alter ego, Nicki wore a body wave to complement her average look.

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Nicki Minaj - It’s hard to imagine Nicki without her infamous bangs and bob. Before the wild hair colors, high-fashion looks and the Barbie alter ego, Nicki wore a body wave to complement her average look.

Lil Wayne - As a young member of the Hot Boys, Wayne had only a couple inches of hair and a few tattoos. Today the rap megastar’s signature dreads are shoulder-length and he is covered in ink.

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Lil Wayne - As a young member of the Hot Boys, Wayne had only a couple inches of hair and a few tattoos. Today the rap megastar’s signature dreads are shoulder-length and he is covered in ink.

Ciara - We first knew Ciara as the curvy blonde that was not sharing her “Goodies.” Today she’s still singing and dancing her butt off as the super-fit, dark-haired version of herself.

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Ciara - We first knew Ciara as the curvy blonde that was not sharing her “Goodies.” Today she’s still singing and dancing her butt off as the super-fit, dark-haired version of herself.

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz was crooning from day one, but he had a different look. The heartthrob has since ditched the braids, buffed up and upgraded his wardrobe.

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Trey Songz - Trey Songz was crooning from day one, but he had a different look. The heartthrob has since ditched the braids, buffed up and upgraded his wardrobe.

Fantasia - When Fantasia won “American Idol” she was just a plain Southern girl with a big personality. Today, the new and improved Fantasia wears more polished hairstyles and fashionable clothes.

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Fantasia - When Fantasia won “American Idol” she was just a plain Southern girl with a big personality. Today, the new and improved Fantasia wears more polished hairstyles and fashionable clothes.

Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon used to “wild out” with his cornrows as a host for Nickelodeon, but Nick’s all grown up now. This husband and soon-to-be dad now has swag to go with his classic good looks.

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Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon used to “wild out” with his cornrows as a host for Nickelodeon, but Nick’s all grown up now. This husband and soon-to-be dad now has swag to go with his classic good looks.

Salt-N-Pepa - These ladies rocked the early ‘90s with the funky hairdos and urban gear. Today Salt-N-Pepa are grown but still fly. These ladies can still work the red carpet in 2010.

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Salt-N-Pepa - These ladies rocked the early ‘90s with the funky hairdos and urban gear. Today Salt-N-Pepa are grown but still fly. These ladies can still work the red carpet in 2010.

Jamie Foxx - Jamie Foxx was a fairly attractive comedian with a high fade when he first came out. He has since cut his hair low and transitioned into a debonair, successful actor and recording artist.

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Jamie Foxx - Jamie Foxx was a fairly attractive comedian with a high fade when he first came out. He has since cut his hair low and transitioned into a debonair, successful actor and recording artist.